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    Contestador (en. Answering machine)

    /kon.tesˈta.ðor/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device that allows recording voice messages left by callers when there is no answer.
    The answering machine took my friend's message.
    El contestador tomó el mensaje de mi amigo.
    Person who answers inquiries or questions in a specific situation.
    The event's answering machine was very kind.
    El contestador del evento fue muy amable.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'contestar' and the suffix '-dor', which indicates an agent.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Leave a message on the answering machine
    To record a message on a device to be listened to later.
    dejar un mensaje en el contestador
    Answer the call
    To respond to an incoming call.
    contestar a la llamada
    No answer
    Situation in which a call is not attended.
    no hay respuesta

    Related Words

    Answer
    To respond to a question or call.
    contestar
    Message
    Communication that is sent and received, either verbal or written.
    mensaje
    Voice
    Sound produced by humans when speaking.
    voz

    Slang Meanings

    An old phone that only serves to receive messages.
    That thing is more of a decoration than an answering machine.
    Esa cosa es más un adorno que un contestador.
    Said humorously about someone who always takes calls.
    She is the official responder of our group.
    Ella es la contestadora oficial de nuestro grupo.